Transcript personal wellness

Nutrition Principles for
Personal Trainers
FON 105
JOANN PELL, M.S.,R.D.
Introduction to Wellness
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Definition
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A journey towards feeling better & achieving optimal
health
Includes 7 dimensions
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Environmental
Spiritual
Occupational
Physical
Intellectual
Social
Emotional
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Physical
Functional operation
of body
•Physical Fitness
•Nutritional Habits
•Medical self-care
•Drug/Tobacco Habits
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Intellectual
Involves the use of
your mind
•Continual acquisition
of knowledge
•Applying
knowledge
•Critical thinking
•Expressiveness
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Emotional
Having a positive
mental state
•Maintain intimate
relationships
•Recognize your
own feelings
•Coping with stress
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Getting along with
others
•Appreciation for
differences in people
•Concern for humanity
as a whole
•Pursuit of trusting
relationships and
close family ties
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Spiritual
Seeking meaning and
purpose in human
existence
•Development of the
inner self and one’s
soul
•Examination of
values and beliefs
•Identifying the true
sources of joy,
pleasure, and
fulfillment
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Environmental
Preservation of natural
resources and the
protection of plant and
animal wildlife
•Recycling
•Limiting use of
pesticides
•Car pooling
7 Dimensions of Wellness
Occupational
Deriving personal
satisfaction from one’s
vocation
•Satisfying work
environment
•Balancing work and
leisure
•Happy with your
occupation
Things aren’t perfect…
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Health –Illness Continuum
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Normal to swing
Know where your clients are
Make goals from there
Fitness & Wellness
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What is the
difference?
Benefits of Fitness
Clients of point of
view?
Wellness & Trainer
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A. Health & Wellness Behaviors of your
client:
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1 .Lifestyle is the most important factor
affecting your clients personal well-being.
2. Most of your clients will die of
cardiovascular diseases (figure 1.1 pg 4)
which is classified as a hypokinetic
disease- “a disease related to lack of
physical activity”.
Your Charge…
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Exercise/physical fitness affects the quality of your
client’s life in all aspects!
Trainers need a foundation in all wellness
dimensions to fully understand the impact of
lifestyle habits and fitness in your client’s life.
Good News…
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In one study of 115 personal
trainers with a B.S. and certification
by either ACSM, NSCA or ACE were
more knowledgeable than
experienced trainers with no formal
education in fitness!!
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Research @ the University of California in
LA